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Private Wildlife Photography Tour in Hokkaido Flying Squirrels
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover Hokkaido’s adorable Ezo flying squirrels — tiny, round, and gliding silently through the forest at dawn and dusk. This private photography tour takes you into peaceful coniferous woods near Obihiro, where these nocturnal animals peek out from their nests before sunrise and after sunset.
Observe and photograph them in natural light while learning about their unique ecology — their nesting behavior, favorite foods, and how they survive the long northern winter. Your guide provides gentle photography support, helping you work quietly and effectively in low light to capture authentic moments in the wild.
Between sessions, enjoy the calm rhythm of the forest and seasonal wildlife such ...
Highlights
1 day and 7 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 day and 7 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Warm drinks during winter sessions
Transportation within the Obihiro area (hotel pickup and drop-off)
3–4-hour midday rest break for comfort and data review
Use of binoculars for wildlife observation
Observation and photography in coniferous forest habitats and national parks
Photography advice on light, timing, and camera settings
Field research–based guiding to nesting and observation sites
Camera equipment, tripod, or telephoto lens (please bring your own)
Meals and personal snacks
Personal travel insurance or equipment damage coverage
Accommodation and transportation to/from Obihiro before and after the tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Michi-no-Eki Otofuke
The guide’s vehicle is a white Nissan Vanette. I’ll be waiting in front of the restrooms at the roadside station. You can recognize me by the binoculars hanging around my neck.
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Private Wildlife Photography Tour in Hokkaido Flying Squirrels
About
Discover Hokkaido’s adorable Ezo flying squirrels — tiny, round, and gliding silently through the forest at dawn and dusk. This private photography tour takes you into peaceful coniferous woods near Obihiro, where these nocturnal animals peek out from their nests before sunrise and after sunset.
Observe and photograph them in natural light while learning about their unique ecology — their nesting behavior, favorite foods, and how they survive the long northern winter. Your guide provides gentle photography support, helping you work quietly and effectively in low light to capture authentic moments in the wild.
Between sessions, enjoy the calm rhythm of the forest and seasonal wildlife such ...
Highlights
1 day and 7 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 day and 7 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Warm drinks during winter sessions
Transportation within the Obihiro area (hotel pickup and drop-off)
3–4-hour midday rest break for comfort and data review
Use of binoculars for wildlife observation
Observation and photography in coniferous forest habitats and national parks
Photography advice on light, timing, and camera settings
Field research–based guiding to nesting and observation sites
Camera equipment, tripod, or telephoto lens (please bring your own)
Meals and personal snacks
Personal travel insurance or equipment damage coverage
Accommodation and transportation to/from Obihiro before and after the tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Michi-no-Eki Otofuke
The guide’s vehicle is a white Nissan Vanette. I’ll be waiting in front of the restrooms at the roadside station. You can recognize me by the binoculars hanging around my neck.
Return
Itinerary
Join a private, high-quality wildlife photography tour in the pristine coniferous forests and national parks of Hokkaido. Designed for photographers seeking rare encounters, perfect light, and refined guiding in Japan’s untouched wilderness.
Led by Koudai Araki, a professional wildlife photographer based in Obihiro, you’ll visit carefully researched nesting sites of flying squirrels hidden in Hokkaido’s coniferous woodlands. At dawn and dusk—the only moments these nocturnal animals glide—you’ll capture their movements in soft natural light.
Between sessions, enjoy a 3–4-hour midday break to rest, review, and recharge. Daytime exploration includes seasonal wildlife such as owls, foxes, and ...
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